Watch this presentation if you are having any injuries while playing any musical instrument then Metro Physio has played a part in keeping some of the city’s top performers at their best. We treated various actors and actresses as well as providing physiotherapy for many clients. URL:- http://www.metrophysio.co.uk

2. Are you having an Injury as a Musician?
Metro Physio has played a part in keeping some of the
city’s top performers at their best. Having treated
various actors and actresses as well as providing
physiotherapy for clients such as Chetham’s School of
Music, Royal Northern College and many travelling
productions.

3. Some of our Metro Physio pages that may be
helpful:
Arthritis
Injuries in the workplace
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Arthritis Pain
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Click here to read our page about musician-injuries.

4. Read on to see if this article can you:
Musicians, especially if you’re a beginner, are prone to
injuries. Injuries vary depending on the instrument you
play and how you play it. If you are thinking of learning
to play a musical instrument or if you’re the parent of a
budding musician, it is very important to know the
common types of potential injuries and how to prevent
them.

5. String Instruments
String instrumentalists are prone to injuries on the back,
shoulders and neck.
Injuries will vary depending on the particular string
instrument being played, its height, weight and whether the
musician is seated or standing while playing it. String players
often complain of muscle stiffness, pain, soreness, tension or
numbness on the fingers, hand, wrist, neck, jaw, back and
shoulders.
Sometimes even the abdominal muscles and respiration is
affected. The most common is overuse or “Repetitive Strain
Injuries.”

6. Wind Instruments
Wind instrumentalists are prone to ear, nose, throat,
mouth, lips, neck, shoulder and arm injuries. Some
specific injuries are laryngoceles, which results from
excess pressure to the larynx, and retinal hemorrhages,
also due to too much air pressure.

7. Percussion Instruments
Percussionists often complain of back, shoulder, neck,
hand, wrist, fingers and arm pain and tension. Some of
the most common injuries of percussionists are
tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome which can both
result to excruciating pain if left untreated.

8. Specific Injuries:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Characterized by a tingling
sensation or numbness of the thumb, index and middle
finger.
Tendinitis - Inflammation or irritation of the tendons due
to overuse or wrong posture/position.
Bursitis - Inflammation or irritation of tendons, muscles
or skin.

9.  Quervain’s Tenosynovitis - Characterized by pain on the
inside of the wrist and forearm.
 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - May be either neurological or
vascular; characterized by pain, swelling or puffiness in the
arms and hands, neck and shoulder pains, muscle weakness,
difficulty gripping objects, muscle cramps and tingling or
numbness in the neck and shoulders.
 Cubital Tunnel Syndrome - Pain in the upper extremity such
as the arm, elbow and hand.
There are many more potential injuries that are related to
playing an instrument, most of which are caused by overuse,
repetitive strain, wrong posture and wrong positioning of
the body, arms, legs, hands, fingers, etc.
while playing an instrument. It is very important to consult
a doctor if you are experiencing aches and pains or if you
feel you’re in danger of serious injury.

10. Mail us:-
info@metrophysio.co.uk
Phone no.:-
0161 745 7551 (Greater Manchester)
0151 515 2323 (Merseyside, Liverpool)
URL:-
www.metrophysio.co.uk